Yup.
'Hello, 9-1-1?'
'This is 9-1-1. Do you have an emergency?'
'Yes! A burglar is inside my house and he is threatening to rape and kill me. Please hurry!'
'We'll be there as soon as possible, but we're a little short of manpower right now. Thirty minutes, minimum.'
'But he just lit up a cigarette!
'The squad car just pulled into your driveway. Unlock the front door and stand aside.'